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The accreditation review for India's National Human Rights Commission has been delayed to November 2026, as international bodies cite its persistent failure to address systemic human rights violations and comply with global standards.
Indian authorities have detained thousands of peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition leaders in Delhi since October 2026 to suppress demonstrations against a voter roll revision that deleted over 130 million names. Security forces deployed excessive force, shut down internet and transport, and ignored Supreme Court directives, drawing condemnation from human rights groups and the UN.
Authorities in India have imposed internet shutdowns and mass detentions to suppress protests demanding the Election Commission chief's resignation.